Recrypted: A Tales From The Crypt Podcast

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Dan Owen and Hugh McStay are dying to welcome you to a full retrospective of HBO's Tales From The Crypt! Now that the series has crawled out of its legal grave and onto Shudder, we’re here to exhume every single episode with dead-ication. Join us as we dig up the dirt on all 93 tales of terror. From the scream-of-the-crop classics to the episodes that fell a little stiff, we promise no headstone will be left unturned...

  1. 4d ago

    "My Brother's Keeper" • "The Secret" with Robert Turnbull

    Welcome back to the mausoleum, boils and ghouls! This week, we're digging up two tales of hidden identities, dark family ties, and sinister secrets—whether that means being literally joined at the hip with a brother you despise, or discovering that your newly adopted parents are harbouring a blood-curdling truth behind closed doors. Also, our podcasting worlds collide this week, as "The Secret" involves vampires (shhhh)... so, check out this week's bonus episode of Vampire Videos. It has an alternative, longer version of that half of the discussion, involving our 'vampire power ranking'... Our guest is the co-host of the You Have Been Watching podcast looking at British sitcoms, amongst many other things, Robert Turnbull... ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "My Brother's Keeper" Conjoined twins Frank (Timothy Stack) and Eddie (Jonathan Stark) couldn't be more different: Frank is cautious and reserved, while Eddie is a wild, unscrupulous party animal. Their lifelong, suffocating bond is pushed to its absolute breaking point when Eddie's reckless antics drag Frank into a web of crime, romance, and deadly resentment—leading Frank to contemplate the ultimate, perilous separation. ~ [ 00:39:20 ] "The Secret" Orphaned boy Theodore (Mike Simmrin) thinks his luck has finally turned around when he is adopted by a wealthy, seemingly charming couple, Mr. and Mrs. Colbert (William Frankfather & Grace Zabriskie). However, living in their opulent mansion soon reveals bizarre house rules and eerie nocturnal habits, leaving Theodore to realise his new benefactors are keeping a deeply horrifying secret. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠social media right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠)

    "My Brother's Keeper" • "The Secret" with Robert Turnbull

  2. Sep 2

    "Mute Witness to Murder" • "Television Terror" with Lindsay Drysdale

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we are delving into another two episodes of Tales from the Crypt's amazing second season. First up, we look through the apartment window for a silent nightmare... before switching channels to a live broadcast from hell. And making her debut on the show is Ghoulfriends podcaster Lindsay Drysdale... ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Mute Witness to Murder" After witnessing a brutal slaying from her apartment window, a young woman (Patricia Clarkson) is rendered completely mute by the sheer trauma. Her nightmare intensifies when her unsuspecting husband places her under the psychiatric care of a renowned doctor (Richard Thomas)—who happens to be the very killer she saw across the courtyard. Trapped and unable to speak, she must find her voice before he can silence her permanently. ~ [ 00:23:40 ] "Television Terror" Sleazy tabloid TV journalist Horton Rivers (Morton Downey Jr.) takes his camera crew inside a notoriously haunted house for a live broadcast, desperate to exploit local tragedy for a massive ratings boost. But as the spirits of the home's murdered former residents begin to manifest in horrifying fashion, Horton realises too late that the real terror isn't a marketing gimmick—and his production team might just keep the cameras rolling until the bitter, bloody end. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "Mute Witness to Murder" • "Television Terror" with Lindsay Drysdale

  3. Aug 26

    "Korman's Kalamity" • "Lower Berth" with Kim Taylor-Foster

    Boils and ghouls, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're diving into the twisted world of artistic creation and grotesque origin stories, journeying from the frantic offices of a sensational comic book publisher to the grimy tents of a 19th-century side-show carnival. And our guest is the co-host of the Kim & Em vs EVIL podcast, journalist and author Kim Taylor-Foster... by ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Korman's Kalamity" Mild-mannered comic book artist Howard Korman (Harry Anderson) finds his gruesome monsters literally leaping off the page to wreak havoc on the real world, thanks to a potent dose of experimental fertility pills given to him by his unfaithful wife Mildred (Colleen Camp). As his terrifying creations cause chaos across town, harassed detective Lt. Phelps (Cynthia Gibb) investigates the supernatural rampage. ~ [ 00:29:50 ] "Lower Berth" Set in a Victorian-era travelling freak show, a cruel side-show proprietor (Lewis Arquette) exploits a mute, severely deformed man named Enoch (Jeff Yagher) alongside a 4,000-year-old mummy. When a mysterious, ancient curse begins to manifest around the carnival, the horrific secrets behind the Crypt Keeper's very own lineage start to unfurl. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠social media right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠)

    "Korman's Kalamity" • "Lower Berth" with Kim Taylor-Foster

  4. Aug 19

    "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" • "Fitting Punishment" with Emma Arneil

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're diving into two darkly comic tales of vanity, greed, and ruthless punishment—exploring the chaos of identity-stealing witches in suburban homes and the grim, cold fate awaiting a miserly undertaker in a creepy funeral parlour. And our guest is The Horror & Her podcast host Emma Arneil! ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" When Donald (Brian Kerwin), a fastidious gun enthusiast, notices his wife Judy (Carol Kane) acting strangely, he initially chalks it up to mood swings. However, he soon discovers that an eccentric door-to-door cosmetic saleswoman (Frances Bay) has used an ancient magic amulet to swap bodies with Judy. Donald must figure out a way to reverse the spell before he is stuck living with an imposter forever. ~ [ 00:36:20 ] "Fitting Punishment" Ezra Thornberry (Moses Gunn) is a deeply cruel and penniless undertaker who cares far more about cutting corners and saving pennies than showing respect for the dead. When his recently orphaned nephew Bobby (Jon Clair) is sent to live with him and work at the mortuary, Ezra treats him with severe brutality and disdain. However, Ezra soon learns that mistreating those under his roof—living or dead—comes with a very dark price. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠social media right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠)

    "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" • "Fitting Punishment" with Emma Arneil

  5. Aug 12

    "Four-Sided Triangle" • "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" with Murray Leeder

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we tackle another two episodes of Tales from the Crypt's second season. First up, we head to a lonely farmhouse for a lesson in unrequited love and makeshift scarecrows... before trading the countryside for a comedy club in a cautionary tale of talent, rivalry, and inhuman accomplices... And our guest is an Assistant Lecturer in Film & English at the University of Alberta, it's Murray Leeder. ~ [ 00:01:00 ] "Four-Sided Triangle" Mary Jo (Patricia Arquette) is a young woman trapped working on a farm run by a cruel couple. Her only comfort becomes a scarecrow she believes is real and in love with her. However, the situation takes a dark turn, proving that three's a crowd—but a four is downright deadly. ~ [ 00:32:00 ] "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" Albert (Bobcat Goldthwait) is a young, aspiring ventriloquist who tracks down his childhood idol, the legendary but reclusive Billy Goldman (Don Rickles). Desperate for advice to fix his terrible act, Albert manages to book a meeting with his hero, but as he gets closer to the old master, he uncovers a grotesque and horrifying secret about the true nature of Billy's former stage partner. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "Four-Sided Triangle" • "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" with Murray Leeder

  6. Aug 5

    "The Sacrifice" • "For Cryin' Out Loud" with Anthony Bowman

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're back with two more episodes from Tales from the Crypt’s amazing second season. First up, we hit the high-rises for a dark lesson in noir-style betrayal, insurance fraud, and blackmail... then, we trade the penthouse for the rock stage to hear the troubling voices inside a corrupt promoter's head... And joining us for the first time is musician, podcaster, and horror fan Anthony Bowman from The Frankencast show... ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "The Sacrifice"  A hotshot insurance agent (Kevin Kilner) thinks he has executed the perfect crime after murdering his wealthy client to steal his money and beautiful wife, Gloria (Kim Delaney). But the honeymoon period cuts incredibly short when a ruthless blackmailer (Michael Ironside) pops up with proof of the crime, spinning a web of manipulation and psychological torture that leads to an unforgettable, multi-layered twist ending. ~ [ 00:27:00 ] "For Cryin' Out Loud"  Greedy rock promoter Marty Slash (Lee Arenberg) is planning to abscond with a mountain of cash raised at a "Save the Amazon Rainforest" benefit concert. His flawless heist hitches a major snag when a corrupt banker (Katey Sagal) blackmails him for half the cut, and a screaming, booming inner voice—manifesting as his actual, literal conscience (voiced by the iconic Sam Kinison)—starts ringing in his ears, driving him to the absolute brink of madness. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "The Sacrifice" • "For Cryin' Out Loud" with Anthony Bowman

  7. Jul 29

    "Three's A Crowd" • "The Thing From The Grave" with Anita Markoff

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're diving deep into another two episodes of Tales from the Crypt's second season. First up, we deal with a brutal case of marital paranoia and an unforgiving cabin getaway... then, we trade the countryside for a high-stakes art studio in a grisly, star-crossed romance... And our new guest is film journalist and poet Anita Markoff! ~ [ 00:00:20 ] "Three's A Crowd" Richard (Gavan O'Herlihy) is an intensely jealous husband who suspects his wealthy wife is having an affair with his best friend, Alan. When the trio heads out to a remote cabin to celebrate an anniversary, Richard's paranoia spirals completely out of control. Driven mad by suspicious whispers and hidden clues, he plots a gruesome revenge, only to realise far too late that he has horribly misjudged the situation. ~ [ 00:30:55 ] "The Thing From The Grave" Stacy (Teri Hatcher) is a beautiful model trapped in an abusive relationship with her sadistic fiancé, Mitch (Miguel Ferrer). She finds solace and true love in the arms of her photographer, Devlin. When a jealous Mitch discovers the affair, he brutally murders Devlin and forces Stacy into captivity. However, a promise is a promise—and Devlin returns from the dead to protect the woman he loves and exact a terrifying vengeance. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠social media right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠)

    "Three's A Crowd" • "The Thing From The Grave" with Anita Markoff

  8. Jul 22

    "Cutting Cards" • "'Til Death" with Prof. Stacey Abbott

    Boils and ghouls, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're tackling another two episodes of Tales from the Crypt's historic second season. First, we pull up a chair for the ultimate high-stakes poker game and a masterclass in psychological warfare... before trading the casino table for a wealthy estate to witness a toxic marriage push a couple to the absolute brink... And our guest is a horror academic and author, Prof. Stacey Abbott... ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Cutting Cards" Two bitter, aging gamblers (Kevin Tighe & Lance Henriksen) with a lifelong rivalry meet in a remote saloon to settle the score once and for all. When standard card games fail to produce a definitive winner, they escalate the stakes to a series of increasingly gruesome, body-chopping wagers. It is a darkly hilarious battle of wits where losing a hand takes on a terrifyingly literal meaning... ~ [ 00:27:00 ] "'Til Death" A ruthless, arrogant playboy (D.W Moffett) is determined to win the heart of a wealthy, aloof heiress (Pamela Gien) at any cost. Desperate to secure her fortune, he turns to a local voodoo priestess for a potent love potion. The concoction works perfectly, and the couple are soon wed—but he quickly discovers that "love eternal" comes with a gruesome, inescapable catch when even the grave cannot break the spell. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "Cutting Cards" • "'Til Death" with Prof. Stacey Abbott
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Dan Owen and Hugh McStay are dying to welcome you to a full retrospective of HBO's Tales From The Crypt! Now that the series has crawled out of its legal grave and onto Shudder, we’re here to exhume every single episode with dead-ication. Join us as we dig up the dirt on all 93 tales of terror. From the scream-of-the-crop classics to the episodes that fell a little stiff, we promise no headstone will be left unturned...

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